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BPSC Protests: On Day 5 of Fast, Bihar Police Arrest Prashant Kishor

19 9
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New Delhi: Prashant Kishor, who had last week begun a fast-unto-death to press the demand for the cancellation of a Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam in Patna, was arrested early today and then sent to jail after he refused to sign a bail bond. Later in the evening, he was released on an unconditional bail.

“Two hours ago, the Bihar Police took me to Beur Jail. The court granted unconditional bail on our request. The voice and trust of the people are stronger than any power, and the impact of the ‘satyagraha’ is evident. I accepted going to jail, but they didn’t keep me in Beur Jail as they didn’t have the papers. While waiting for the papers, the........

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